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1 Page: 1 of 11 For the FPC assessment of fire detection and alarm system products as specified in the harmonized standards of BS EN 54, Annex ZA, please refer to PN218. Where a product is being assessed against the requirements of the Construction Products Regulations for CE Marking and these requirements for FPC exceed those issued by BRE Global, the CPR requirements will take precedence. In all cases of assessments for Construction Products Regulations CE Marking, reference will be made to the appropriate Mandate or harmonised Standard. 1.0 The Factory Production Control Audit Process This document contains the requirements for BRE Global product and service approval. An audit against these requirements is performed as part of the product or service certification approval process (See PN 110 "The Product Certification and Technical Approvals Process") to confirm that the requirements of this document have been effectively implemented and that the Factory Production Control is capable of maintaining product or service approval requirements. The proposals and scheme documents may contain additional requirements for BRE Global product and service approval, but as a minimum the requirements detailed in Table 1 of this document shall be implemented at each site where manufacturing of approved products takes place. 2.0 Initial (Stage 2) Audit As previously mentioned, eligibility for FPC certification is reliant upon the Organisation being ISO 9001 certified, which means they will have already been through Stage 1 and Stage 2 ISO 9001 audits. In line with Accreditation Standard ISO17021 for bodies providing audit and certification of management systems requirements, FPC audits carried out by BRE Global will take the format of a Stage 2 audit. 2.1 The purpose of the Stage 2 audit is to: a. audit the Organisation s Factory Production Control documentation. (Please note that where necessary, the Organisation shall provide copies of all documents, materials, information, and data necessary to perform the audit, translated into English where necessary). b. review the Organisation s status and understanding regarding requirements of. c. review the Organisation s ISO 9001 accredited certification, confirming:

2 Page: 2 of 11 i. the ISO 9001 certificate is current and valid and has been issued by a Certification Body which is accredited by an IAF member ii. the scope covers the certified product or service iii. the mandatory clauses of ISO 9001 have been addressed iv. records of management reviews are adequate and maintained v. records of internal audits are adequate and maintained vi. the requirements of Table 1 have been fulfilled 2.2 Any items that are found to be nonconforming with these requirements will result in a nonconformity being raised. Nonconformity reports, together with details of the completed corrective actions (and where necessary objective evidence), shall be returned to BRE Global for review within 45 days of the audit date. 2.3 At the end of the Stage 2 audit, a closing meeting is held to confirm the scope of the audit and identify any nonconformities. Following the Stage 2 audit, the Auditor makes a recommendation: for certification to be granted subject to addressing any nonconformity reports within 45 days, or for a full or partial re-audit to be conducted. This recommendation is subject to review and approval by BRE Global decision makers. 2.4 Following initial certification, the frequency / duration of surveillance audits shall be set by the Auditor. The first surveillance audit shall take place within 6 months of the Stage 2 audit, and thereafter, at intervals defined by the visiting Auditor (at least annually). 3.0 Surveillance Audits 3.1 Surveillance audits are on-site audits, but are not necessarily full Factory Production Control audits. They shall be planned together with any other surveillance activities so that BRE Global can maintain confidence that the Organisation continues to satisfy the requirements of. The surveillance audit programme defined by the Auditor shall ensure that the requirements of Table 1 have been fulfilled. : Where required by audit trail, an Auditor may review the implementation of the mandatory clauses of ISO All items that are found to be nonconforming with requirements will result in a nonconformity report being raised Nonconformity reports, together with details of the completed corrective actions, shall be returned to BRE Global for review within 30 days of the audit date. 3.2 Where a major nonconformity report is raised, the Auditor reserves the right to schedule a special audit (outside of the normal frequency of audits) within 90

3 Page: 3 of 11 days to check the corrective action. In extreme circumstances, or where a major nonconformity report is not adequately addressed, certification may be suspended immediately. 3.3 Suspension is for a defined period and can only be lifted following a successful re-audit within a specified period. If the suspension cannot be lifted, the certificate(s) and authority to use the Certification Mark are withdrawn. Voluntary withdrawal from the Scheme must be advised to BRE Global in writing. Suspensions and withdrawals are reported in 4. Full Surveillance Audits During the third year of certification, and at least one month prior to the certificate expiry date, a Full Surveillance Audit (re-certification audit) shall be conducted. This is conducted in a similar manner to a Stage 2 audit. The duration of a Full Surveillance is determined by the Auditor at the previous surveillance audit and shall ensure that the Organisation s management system continues to:- Be entirely effective and accurately reflect the Organisation s activities Continue to improve and enhance the Organisation s performance Contribute to the achievement of the Organisation s policy and objectives. At the end of the Full Surveillance, the Auditor holds a closing meeting with the Organisation s management to discuss any nonconformities and / or opportunities for improvement, and to confirm the recommendation. The Auditor makes a written recommendation to BRE Global as to whether certification should be continued, or whether a full or partial re-audit is required. (Page End)

4 Page: 4 of 11 Table 1: Factory Production Control Clause (ISO 9001 Clause) 1. Review of Organisation Details / Responsibility possible relevant ISO 9001 Clauses: , 4.2.4) 2. Review of Quality Management System / Quality Plan The Organisation shall demonstrate its commitment to the resourcing and control of the certified product or service by: a) Specifying a named individual who shall be the primary contact between the Organisation and BRE Global b) Nominating the individual(s) and area(s) of responsibility for the implementation and maintenance of all processes that impact the product(s) and service(s) certified by BRE Global c) Keeping records of the individual(s) and area(s) of their responsibility and authority (see clause 15). To demonstrate its ability to consistently supply the certified product or service, the Organisation shall have a valid ISO 9001 certificate issued by a Certification Body accredited by an IAF member see for details. The Organisation shall ensure that: a) The scope of the ISO 9001 certificate covers the BRE Global product and/or service approval b) The ongoing validity of the certification and the availability of the accompanying audit report(s) See note 1 c) A quality plan defining the realisation process is established, making reference to key process documents, inspection stages, and supporting inspection plans and documents See note , 5.4.2) 3. Action taken to Resolve Previous Nonconformity ) Note 1 Where considered necessary by the Auditor, surveillance audits will monitor the ongoing compliance against the mandatory elements of ISO For service companies, the quality plan will be its documented ISO 9001 procedures and processes. To ensure the integrity of the certified product or service, the Organisation shall take action to eliminate the cause of nonconformity in order to prevent recurrence and ensure that: a. The root cause is identified b. Appropriate correction and corrective action are taken c. The effectiveness of actions taken is reviewed d. Records of the corrective action process are maintained (see clause 15) 4. Internal Review To improve the performance and effectiveness of the certified product or service, the Organisation shall document a process

5 Page: 5 of 11 Clause (ISO 9001 Clause) for the review of the following data and where necessary take corrective/preventive action to address any adverse trends. 5.6) 5. Document Control a. Internal/external audits b. Customer feedback/complaints c. Supplier performance d. In process and final inspection yields e. Warranty returns f. Nonconforming product g. Product audits h. Changes to BRE Global scheme documents or approvals i. Records of internal reviews and any actions arising shall be maintained (see clause 15). To control the documentation associated with the certified product or service the Organisation shall: a. Produce a single separate register/master list or equivalent document that details all documents and data associated with the product or service covered by the certification b. Ensure the document register/master lists document reference, number of pages, revision status and, where applicable engineering change reference c. Ensure the register/master list is controlled in accordance with the Organisation s documented procedures d. Ensure that copies of relevant National and International Standards associated with the product(s) or service are available and have: 1.1 A documented system for ensuring that they have access to the latest editions including any amendment ) 6. Customer and Contracts 7.2) 1.2 A process that ensures details of any amendments are communicated to appropriate staff in an effective manner To ensure the Organisation has the resources and capability to meet the customer order/contract requirements, the Organisation shall have a system for the review of orders, contracts or tenders to ensure that: a. The requirements are adequately defined for each product or service for quantity, packaging, delivery, certificates of conformity etc b. Where the time scales cannot be met, the Organisation shall detail when the order/contract will be fulfilled c. A process exists for managing amendments to contracts / orders d. Records of this activity shall be maintained for all orders/contracts and tenders (see clause 15)

6 Page: 6 of 11 Clause (ISO 9001 Clause) 7. Purchasing / Good Inwards Inspection To ensure that correct information is communicated to its suppliers and other interested parties, the Organisation shall: a. Identify and list the suppliers/manufacturers of designs, products, and materials that are incorporated into the final product b. Document the method for adding or removing suppliers and products/materials from the master list e.g. previous dealings/past history, product approval, and sample evaluation c. Ensure purchase orders for products clearly identify the part number, class, grade, species (timber), size, finish, trade name, and any other details, quoting (where necessary), tolerances or relevant product standards d. Ensure that the requirements of scheme documents are taken into account when producing these lists, in particular the need to list critical components and manufacturers e. Ensure that all material or services purchased in support of the approved product or service are inspected on receipt (see note) to confirm that purchase requirements have been fulfilled f. Ensure records of supplier/manufacturer master lists, purchasing data, critical component lists, and inspection plans, are maintained (see clause 15) 7.4) 8. Review of Product Specification (Not applicable for service companies) 7.1, 7.3) Note: Due to varying degrees of criticality it may be necessary to implement inspection plans or similar to cater for the different levels of inspection that may be required. For each approved product the following shall be checked to ensure that any changes made do not invalidate the product/service approval where the changes have not been previously reported to BRE Global, in accordance with scheme requirements: a. Quality plan, checked for impact of any changes made to process flow b. Document register/master list, checked for comparison with latest build status c. Critical component list checked to ensure no changes have been made to approved suppliers d. The Organisation shall have a documented change control system that ensures BRE Global is notified of any changes to the certified product or service e. Records of changes shall be maintained (see clause 15)

7 Page: 7 of 11 Clause (ISO 9001 Clause) 9. Product & Service Realisation To demonstrate its ability to consistently supply the certified product or service, the Organisation shall ensure that: a. All stages of the production and service process, including inspection and testing, are conducted under controlled conditions. Where appropriate these shall include adequate descriptions of the characteristics of the product or service and local work instruction See note. b. Each process, part or material that is to be used shall be identified, along with specified tolerances, methods and any other specifications that may be required by the contract c. Where required by the contract, all products shall carry a unique identification, which determines their date of production and enables traceability to the contract or batch in which they are to be used d. As part of the planning process, the Organisation shall consider the work environment to ensure that it will not adversely affect the product or service covered by the product or service certification process 7.5) 10. Action on Non- Conforming Product or Service Note For service companies involved in design, this section shall consider the design process and confirm that the requirements of ISO 9001 clause 7.3 have been fulfilled As part of the Organisation s documented control of nonconforming product procedure, the Organisation shall determine a process to assess the need to recall any product (see note) which has been despatched or installed and is subsequently suspected or found to be nonconforming. Any product or service falling into this category shall be fully investigated and: a. The root cause determined b. Correction and corrective action taken to prevent recurrence c. Review the effectiveness of corrective actions taken d. Records of non-conforming product process are maintained (see clause 15) 8.3) 11. Inspection and Inprocess Testing Note For service contracts, this may entail returning to site to rectify any work that may subsequently be found to be faulty or nonconforming. To ensure that the requirements of the product or service approval, scheme documents and regulatory standards have been fulfilled, the Organisation shall ensure that: a. Products & Services are inspected in accordance with the requirements of the quality plan or documented

8 Page: 8 of 11 Clause (ISO 9001 Clause) 8.2.3, 8.2.4, 4.2.4) 12. Equipment Calibration and Maintenance procedures b. Inspection and test plans document pass and fail criteria together with allowable limits/tolerances c. Records of the results of in process and final inspections are maintained (see clause 15) In order to assure the performance of approved product or service, the Organisation shall ensure that: 7.6) 13. Storage, Handling, Packaging and Transportation 7.5.3) a. Suitable equipment exists for the control and measurement of the product or service, and that it is calibrated, maintained and records are traceable to National Standards b. A record is kept of all equipment that is used by the Organisation. The record shall include the serial number or number allocated by the Organisation, scale and frequency of checking/calibration along with suitable objective evidence to demonstrate that the equipment is capable of the accuracy which is required for the specified measurements (see clause 15) c. A preventive maintenance program is established to ensure that all process equipment remains fit for purpose. Records of the maintenance plan and schedules shall be maintained (see clause 15) To prevent damage or deterioration to the approved product or service the Organisation shall: a. Carry out activities under controlled conditions. These shall consider storage, handling, packaging, and transportation of the products or service b. Where determined by the contract or scheme document, maintain batch traceability for critical items or material used in the product or service (see clause 15) c. Where the product or service requires the assembly of static sensitive components, implement suitable electro static discharge (ESD) controls d. Maintain records of ESD checks such as wrist strap and bench earth continuity (see clause 15) 14. Certification Marks The Organisation shall only use the authorised Certification Mark as directed in accordance with PN103 / PN242, for example on product, stationery, or web site.

9 Page: 9 of 11 Clause (ISO 9001 Clause) 15. Records 4.2.4) 16. Complaints As part of the Organisation s documented control of quality records procedure, the Organisation shall establish records to provide objective evidence of the certified product or service conformity to requirements. The records shall: a. Be maintained as required by this document, scheme documents, regulatory body, and the Organisation s management system b. Define retention periods, responsibility and disposition c. Identify the method for back up and retrieval of documentation and data, whether in hard copy or electronic formats d. Where electronic records are maintained, the process for back up and storage shall be documented Where there is feedback from the customer regarding dissatisfaction with the approved product or service, the Organisation shall manage such complaints under controlled conditions to prevent recurrence by: 17a. 17b , 8.5.2) Corrective Action (See clause 3) 8.5.2) Preventive Action (See clause 3) 8.5.3) a. Maintaining a log/register of any complaints received b. Determining root cause c. Defining correction and corrective action taken d. Reviewing the effectiveness of action taken e. Dealing with complaints in a timely manner f. Records of complaints and actions taken shall be maintained (see clause 15) The Organisation shall have a documented procedure for the corrective action process. Corrective action procedures shall allow for the early identification of failure trends, and require timely and effective corrective action. Records of corrective actions shall be maintained. The Organisation shall have a documented procedure for the preventive action process. Preventive action procedures will define the systems and methods introduced by the Organisation to identify potential problems. Where necessary, action will be taken to prevent the situation from occurring. 18 Training and Competence Records of preventive actions shall be maintained. To reduce the risk of nonconformity of the approved product or service, the Organisation shall:

10 Page: 10 of 11 Clause (ISO 9001 Clause) 6.2.2) a. Ensure that all persons under its control performing tasks that may impact product or service conformity are competent, based on education, training or experience b. Identify and record the competencies required for those tasks that may have an impact on product or service conformity (see clause 15) c. Conduct planned reviews of all persons under its control performing tasks that may impact product or service conformity to ensure their continued competencies in light of any product, service or system changes and maintain records of reviews (see clause 15) d. Where a shortfall in competency is identified, document an appropriate training plan, and maintain records (see clause 15) 19 Audit Testing In support of the initial type testing of the product, the Organisation shall a) Where requested, provide samples of the certificated product for audit testing. Samples shall be taken from recent or current production as required by BRE Global. All products selected by the Auditor shall be delivered to BRE Global or the testing laboratory chosen by BRE Global. New Old Overview of changes issue Issue 7 6 Enhanced requirements added to section 4 providing more clarity on specific items to be reviewed. Specific requirements for quality plans added for each product covered by FPC. Detailed clarification on what should be covered by document control procedures. Goods receiving requirements added to section 7 purchasing Clarification on what element should be covered during the review of clauses 8, 9, 12 during normal surveillance audits. Service added to clause 10. has been adapted to cover organisations which provide a service such as the design and installation of sprinkler systems. ESD controls have now been added to clause 13. This element is relevant to all organisations involved in electronic assembly or during servicing of fire alarm control panels. Record retention periods removed from clause 15, including the need to review and sign product related records. Clarification added including need for root cause, correction and corrective action added to section 16. Clause 17 amended to include clarification of requirements plus inclusion of service. Confirmation of on-going surveillance requirements to support FPC approval.

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